Monreal to extend Arsenal stay

The Spanish left back, Nacho Monreal said that negotiations with Arsenal to extend his contract has commenced.



So far this season, Monreal, who has become a regular player under Arsenal new manager, Unai Emery, is in the last year of his current contract with Arsenal.

Barcelona would be looking forward in signing Monreal on a free transfer as a back up for Alba, but Monreal reiterated his desire

of not leaving London and may soon put pen to paper.

Talking to London evening standard, Nacho said “Presently, negotiations have been initiated with the club”

“I have often said that, I enjoy myself here, I feel very excited playing for Arsenal. It’s been more than six years I arrived here. I’ve a good rapport with Arsenal.



“We are in contact at any time, not to worry about it. Being here makes me happy, which is pertinent.”

Monreal has an impressive contributions to Arsenal during the last four seasons, starting a minimum of 26 games in the League.

He clocks 33 February, but retirement is not an option at the moment.

"My idea is to play football until my body can no longer continues.” Nacho said "But it’s still a long shot.”